Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management (Top-up)

Royal Holloway, University of London 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020)

In comparison to other universities, Royal Holloway, University of London is a member of the University of London (UOL) federation and offers the opportunity to achieve a direct Honours Degree with Distinction. The University also offers dual specialisation programmes, allowing me to study for two majors instead of one, giving me a competitive edge over my peers. This was the best of both worlds, so I opted to study a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management with Marketing (Top-up) Degree programme with RHUL.

I liked how the texts provided in this programme reflect current business and marketing trends, enabling me to comprehend industry-relevant theories, business models and practices. Our group projects were industry-focused instead of academic-focused, honing our creative thinking, and we were taught to consider what potential clients would like instead of what our professors would want to see. In a way, I felt that the classroom simulated an actual working environment and that the various group assignments allowed me to learn to work with people of different backgrounds, who would bring different insights to the team, similar to how we would work with diverse colleagues in the working world.

Another benefit of this programme is that it is based on the UK’s curriculum, meaning that its context is international and not limited to just Singapore. This opens your eyes to the global trends and equips you with insights of the different business landscapes around the world.

Studying this Degree programme has allowed some of my new clients and business associates/partners to form a better impression of me. For example, when I am consulted on certain matters, the Degree title on my business card gives them the confidence to be more receptive to my business proposals. I have managed to achieve a 20% pay increment from my previous sales position to a new role that I have applied for in the same company.

Royal Holloway, University of London, 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020)

On top of the HR knowledge I apply in my current job, I am also passionate about International Business. Therefore, I chose to study with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management with International Business (Top-up) Degree programme with Royal Holloway, University of London as it offered an opportunity for me to expand my knowledge about different business management practices in various countries and widen my career path by not limiting myself to a single specialisation. Also, RHUL is highly regarded for its Business and Management faculty.

I feel that the RHUL and Kaplan lecturers who taught us are meticulous and patient. They always provide their full support to us and will spend time after class to explain to us and answer our queries until we understand concepts. They also use real-life examples and share their experiences with us, allowing us to better understand specific modules or topics and how to apply them in our work.

Time management and self-discipline are important lessons I’ve learned studying this programme part-time, resulting in me being able to perform my job more effectively and efficiently within a tight timeline. Upon completing this programme, I found a new job as an HR Executive and received a 20% salary increase as a result.

Royal Holloway, University of London 1^st Class Honours Graduate (2019)

My Degree has provided me with a holistic learning experience as modules like Global Marketing and European Business have sharpened my analytical skills, which are practical and applicable for Management roles.

The lecturers are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and often share real-life anecdotes based on their experiences, which are complemented by Kaplan’s conducive study environment and the array of educational assets available, including resources via the Moodle course management system.

Overall, I feel that the Degree has granted me a wider range of career opportunities, and that this has been a fulfilling educational journey that goes in-depth to help one understand the global market better.

Royal Holloway, University of London 1^st Class Honours Graduate (2019)

I am interested in international business and how the global economy functions as a whole. Therefore, I found the Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) curriculum appealing, and I chose to further my education with them due to their strong standing and reputation.

The programme modules, such as Strategic Management and Multinational Enterprise, are relevant to the current global market climate, and I feel that my Degree plays an important role in validating my standing and credibility with clients and future stakeholders in the finance industry. It also acts as a stepping stone for me to pursue further studies should I decide to do so. In addition to the conducive study environment and flexible schedule, the programme’s helpful lecturers were always around to clarify my doubts and answer questions.

I would recommend this programme to my peers as it provides industry relevant information, and helps develop critical management skills which are crucial for individuals to embark on senior roles.

Royal Holloway, University of London 1st Class Honours Graduate (2019)

What attracted me to Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) was its reputable ranking within the UK as well as worldwide. In-line with the prominence of the University of London name, Royal Holloway is renowned for its impeccable education standards as well as the quality of its teaching in the Marketing field. Another selling point of the programme is its healthy mix of assignments, tests and projects used for grading and assessments.

In addition to my academic achievements, I have learned to work with people of contrasting personalities, understand various cultures and deal with issues in lieu with work attitude mismatches.

As every module comes with different lecturers, both local and RHUL flown-in, this brings a variety of teaching methodologies and expectations in assessments. This has pushed me to be adaptable in approaching my studies, seeking to not only score well but to benefit from the knowledge as well. I feel that I have become more analytical and far-sighted in everything after studying here.

Royal Holloway, University of London 1^st Class Honours Graduate (2019)

One reason why I chose to study with Kaplan was its centralised location, with 6 nearby MRT stations, it is very convenient for anyone. In addition, its wide range of programmes from various well-established Universities sparked my interest to learn more, eventually prompting me to enrol.

Among its various University partners, I decided to study at Royal Holloway, University of London due to its reputable global ranking as well as it being one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. The Degree takes about 18 months to complete, which allowed me to accumulate more working experience sooner compared to my peers who studied at local universities.

Both the Kaplan and University faculty lecturers were very helpful and responsive, assisting me whenever I had doubts or enquiries about my assignments. Also, Kaplan facilitated my education with a conducive study environment.

Royal Holloway, University of London 1st Class Honours Graduate (2019)

My Degree has equipped me with a good understanding of modern business practices and appreciation for cross-cultural interactions worldwide, both of which are necessary to excel in my job in international trade. It has also opened up opportunities for me as I was headhunted upon graduation.